State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, after contributing to the success of Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) and GSLV Mk III launch in 2014, is now taking steps to open an Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing (ICEM) facility at Bengaluru. The facility, which will focus on manufacturing, integrating and testing the Cryogenic Engine CE20 and Semi Cryogenic Engine SE2000, would make HAL one among the technologically prudent companies across the globe. On the R&D front, the company, under outgoing chairman RK Tyagi, has done extremely well during 2014 by focusing on patents and intellectual property rights. Over the last three years, HAL has transformed itself into a technology company from a manufacturing company. The number of patents filed by HAL increased from 71 in FY13 to 209 in FY14 and to 773 in FY15. In an interview with FE’s Huma Siddiqui, Tyagi discusses HAL’s business plans. Excerpts:
Any updates on HAL’s exports?
In line with HAL’s mission to become a global player, exports have been identified as a key thrust area. HAL has entered the global market with a diverse portfolio of products and services in the aerospace sector. With the emerging opportunities in the aviation sector and the scope in expanding HAL’s business spectrum, exports are expected to reach new heights progressively.
HAL’s exports have seen a steady growth over a period of time and the company is aiming to consolidate its position by leveraging its capabilities. Major exports during the last one year includes, supply of additional Dhruv–Advanced Light Helicopter Mk III—to the Nepal Army, handover of a second Dhruv helicopter for the Maldives and mid-life upgradation of the first Do-228 aircraft supplied to the Mauritius Police Force, besides overhaul of aircraft/helicopters/engines, supply of avionics for Su-30 and MiG-29K/KUB and upgrades. Avionics items manufactured by HAL are fitted as original equipment on Su-30 aircraft supplied by Russia to other countries.
28/01/15 Huma Siddiqui/Financial Express
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Any updates on HAL’s exports?
In line with HAL’s mission to become a global player, exports have been identified as a key thrust area. HAL has entered the global market with a diverse portfolio of products and services in the aerospace sector. With the emerging opportunities in the aviation sector and the scope in expanding HAL’s business spectrum, exports are expected to reach new heights progressively.
HAL’s exports have seen a steady growth over a period of time and the company is aiming to consolidate its position by leveraging its capabilities. Major exports during the last one year includes, supply of additional Dhruv–Advanced Light Helicopter Mk III—to the Nepal Army, handover of a second Dhruv helicopter for the Maldives and mid-life upgradation of the first Do-228 aircraft supplied to the Mauritius Police Force, besides overhaul of aircraft/helicopters/engines, supply of avionics for Su-30 and MiG-29K/KUB and upgrades. Avionics items manufactured by HAL are fitted as original equipment on Su-30 aircraft supplied by Russia to other countries.
28/01/15 Huma Siddiqui/Financial Express
